The Morena mayor of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Alberto Granados Fávila, is in the eye of the hurricane after Edgar Alejandro Villarreal, known as 'La Fresa', was arrested in Brownsville, Texas, with approximately 8 kilos of cocaine. This event has triggered a series of investigations linking him to various political actors in northern Mexico.
Initially, Granados denied any relationship with Villarreal, arguing that the images shared on social media were of a public nature. However, last Thursday, Homeland Security agents detained the mayor at the Brownsville Port of Entry at 7 pm and subsequently revoked his visa, prohibiting his entry into the United States.
The case has caused tension in Tamaulipas, where several politicians have demanded transparency in the investigations. Humberto Prieto Herrera, president of the local Congress, condemned an alleged attack against Granados that occurred weeks ago and called for a thorough investigation along all possible lines to prevent the infiltration of organized crime into institutions.
Although the U.S. government has not issued an official confirmation regarding the revocation of Granados' visa, journalist Salvador García Soto indicated that this case would be related to a blacklist of 100 Mexican politicians identified by U.S. authorities. So far, neither the State Department nor other authorities have commented on it.
Granados, after admitting to knowing Villarreal's family and having relatives involved in his municipal team, has claimed he has no ties to illegal activities. Despite his statement, the situation escalated when it was revealed that Homeland Security agents had detained the mayor at the Texas border and revoked his entry visa to the U.S.
Humberto Prieto Herrera emphasized the need for the Prosecutor's Office to act decisively and without political influence in this delicate case that has called into question the integrity of the authorities in Tamaulipas.
